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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,867, 397,550.18 and 96,550.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,867, 397,550.18 and 96,550.01 is: 144,916.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,867 : 397,550.18 = 96,550.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,867/397,550.18 = 96,550.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,867x = 397,550.18 × 96,550.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,867x = 38,383,473,854.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,383,473,854.50/264,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,916.03

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